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Mary Garrity Obituary
Born in Palo Alto, Feb. 3, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Marianna Giannascoli Codi.
She was a 1965 graduate of Pottsville Area High School, where she had been a straight-A student and a member of National Honor Society.
She was CEO, executive vice president and supervisor of AAA, Pottsville. She retired in 1992 because of illness. She was active in various committees. She began her career at AAA at age 16, working as a high school senior.
She was a member of St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, Port Carbon, the Schuylkill County Quilters Guild.
Aside from quilting, her other hobbies included cooking and embroidery.
She was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Garrity, in 1989; a brother, Anthony Codi, in 1980.
Surviving is her husband, Patrick James Garrity, Schuylkill Haven. They were married Thanksgiving Day in 1965. Survivors also include a daughter, Coleen Garrity, Palo Alto; two sisters, Josephine Summers, Philadelphia, and Ann Marie Campion, Pottsville; a brother, James Codi, Delaware; three grandchildren, Ethan Christopher Garrity, Aidan Cairns and Weston Cairns, all of Texas; several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Stephen Church, Port Carbon, with the Rev. John McNamara officiating. Friends are invited to call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at James H. Evans Funeral Home Inc., Saint Clair. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery, Pottsville. In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions to St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, Port Carbon, PA 17965.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Garrity
Pat Garrity
January 3, 2008
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to sign the guest book for Mary Ann. You are all very kind. She will be sadly missed by all of you and especially by us. When you remember her in your prayers, please, also remember us.
Sincerely,
Pat and Coleen
sally uhler
December 17, 2007
God looked around his garden
And He found an empty place.
And then He looked down upon the earth,
And saw her tired face.
He put His arms around her,
And lifted her to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that she was suffering,
He knew that she was in pain,
He knew that she would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed her weary eyelids,
And whispered"Peace be thine."
It broke our hearts to lose her .
But she didn't go alone,
For part of us went with her,
The day God called her home.
LOVE COUSIN SALLY AND RICH
December 17, 2007
DEAR PAT,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,WE HAVEN'T SEEN YOU IN YEARS BUT WE REMEMBER MARYANN AS A GREAT LADY.SHE WILL BE TRUELY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER
Carolann Keating
December 16, 2007
Dear Colleen, Pat and family: I am very saddened by the news that your dear, sweet wife, mother and sister has passed away. I know that she is with Chris, her mom, dad, aunts and uncles. I knew Mary Ann all of my life and thank God that I knew her and her loving family. Words cannot express my sadness for your GREAT Loss. She was a devoted wife, mother, and sister and I know that she will be sorely missed by all. Now, as I do with my dear, sweet mother, you can always pray to her, for her and ask for her everylasting protection and guidance. May God be with you all at this very, very sad time in your lives. Love and prayers, Carolann Keating
Abbie Rickard
December 13, 2007
Accept me deepest sympathy. MaryAnn was a wonderful person.
Abbie Rickard
Martha Pascuzzo
December 12, 2007
Dear Pat:
Please accept our deepest
sympathy for your great loss. May
God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Martha and Jake Pascuzzo
George S. Lord
December 11, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Mary Ann and I were 1965 graduates of PHS. During our high school years both she and I were caught up in the John F. and Jackie Kennedy era as many of us were back then. I could imitate Jack and she-Jackie and we had alot of fun speaking in their voice whenever we would see each other. She wrote me an eloquent letter on blue writing paper to Jack from Jackie talking about the White House which she passed to me in the hallway.{I still have the letter] She was a great lady and one I will always remember with special fondness. God Bless. George S. Lord
Cindi Horter
December 11, 2007
Dear Coleen,
I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear about your Mom. I'm sorry that I am not there with you, but I want you to know that I have been thinking about you and your Dad since I found out. Your Mom was such a wonderful lady. I will see you soon. Take care buddy. I am praying for you.
Cindi Horter
Cindi Horter
December 11, 2007
Dear Mr. Garrity,
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Garrity. She was truly a wonderful lady and it was an honor to know her. I am very sorry that I could not be with you and Coleen at this moment. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Coleen. May God Bless you.
Cindi Horter(Coulson)
sandra moreland
December 11, 2007
sorry for your loss
Ken & Barbara Walters
December 11, 2007
We are very sorry for your loss, Maryann was a kind and wonderful person. We feel sad that we were not able to be with all the family at this time. She will be missed by many.
Ann & George (CoCo) Krikorian
December 11, 2007
Our deepest sympathty to you Pat and Coleen.She will be missed.We loved her so much.
All our Love
George & Ann
Joan & Glenn Price
December 11, 2007
To Pat & family:
Been a long time since we've seen each other. Nontheless, we feel your sadness and while no words will ever cover the pain of your loss you do have our utmost sympathy.
Mary Melochick
December 11, 2007
Pat and family:
May the peace of God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please accept our condolences.
Pudge and Mary
Susan (Kull) McCord
December 11, 2007
Mrs. Garrity (Mrs. G as I lovingly called her) was such a great first boss. I remember walking into AAA and being so nervous for my first interview at the tender age of 17; Mrs. G. immediately put me at ease. We had an instant connection. She was the kind of boss any person would be lucky to have--kind and gentle but yet stern. She was a mentor--a lover of education and shared all she knew with those around her. She was like a mother figure to me because I was so young. I admired her as a mother because she had such a strong sense of family values. She had pride in her Italian roots and always shared stories of her children, husband, siblings, nieces and nephews. I felt as if I knew these people. We shared many laughs and many cries over the course of our AAA days. My thoughts and prayers are with the Garrity and Codi families at this sad time. However, I know that the family's deep religious beliefs will guide them through this difficult time. Remember, everytime you hear a bell ring, an angel gets its wings--there's no better time than Christmastime for an angel watching over you! God Bless.
Joan B. Bulharowski
December 11, 2007
Pat & Family:
Mary Ann and I worked at the AAA together till I moved away with my husband. I was also a neighbor of the Garrity family in St. Clair. My memories of Mary Ann, our work and the AAA family are still vivid now. I will think of that often. My most sincere condolences to Pat & the family.
bill and orlane holley
December 11, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Maria Leibenguth
December 11, 2007
Dear Mr. Garrity, Colleen & Ethan,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. I always remember Mary Ann as such a beautiful, loving woman. May you find comfort in your wonderful memories and remember that she is at home now with Christopher and that they are watching over you! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
God Bless,
Maria(Evans)Leibenguth
margaret pauly
December 11, 2007
Dear Pat,
I am so sorry for your loss.Remember the good times and that will help you thru it.
Joanne Horvath
December 11, 2007
Pat & Colleen,
Among Mary Ann's many gifts was the ability to put pen to paper and create something so heartfelt and warming that the receiver always felt her tremendous love and respect. I wish she was writing this for me because then I would know for certain that you would truly know how saddened I am at her passing. I didn't see her much in the years after both of us left the AAA; but, I thought of her often. I've had many bosses in years past; but none that could ever compare to Mary Ann. She will always hold a special place in my heart, and, I will miss her greatly. My prayers and condolences are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Terry Clark
December 10, 2007
Mary Ann truly blessed everyone who knew her. I wish she had been my mother....she was an angel on earth & was called to heaven to continue spreading her love. She will greatly be missed.
Love & prayers,
Terry
Heather Lucas
December 10, 2007
Words cannot express how truely saddened I am to hear of your loss. The world was a better place with Mary Anne in it and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her will surely feel her loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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